President Barack Obama has asked Congress to pass two pieces of legislation as part of the gun control recommendations set by Vice President Joe Biden and his taskforce.
President Obama said Congress should set and pass a bill requiring universal background checks for future gun purchases and a ban on magazines with more than 10 rounds.
As expected, the ideas might be a hard sell for the Republican-led House of Representatives but is there trouble ahead in the Democrat-led Senate?
While no Democrats have publicly come out against President Obama's proposals, statements issued by Democratic senators show they might be on the fence with the matter.
"We must find a way to balance our Second Amendment rights with the challenges of mental illness, criminal behavior and the safety of our schools and communities," said Louisiana Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu, in a statement noting Louisiana's tradition of hunting, target shooting and gun collecting.
Sen. Landrieu said she would give the president's recommendations "serious consideration."
"We must make smart investments to increase our safety while ensuring American's Second Amendment rights are protected," said Democratic Alaskan Sen. Mark Begich, who has previously "parted" with President Obama on the topics of energy, according to Fox News.
Montana Sen. Max Baucus and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin have declined to take a position on the Obama's proposals on Wednesday.
Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid of Nevada has also said to "consider" Obama's proposals.
With many senators facing reelection in 2014, many fear losing their seats as many constituents are pro-gun rights.
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